WNBA Playoffs 2025 Semifinals Begin Featuring Four MVP Finalists

The 2025 WNBA Playoffs are underway with an expanded format: a best-of-three first round, best-of-five semifinals, and a best-of-seven Finals. The first round was highly competitive, with three of four series going to the decisive game and tight finishes determining winners like the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces. The semifinals feature four experienced teams—all with at least one championship appearance—battling for the Finals: Minnesota Lynx, Las Vegas Aces, Phoenix Mercury, and Indiana Fever. Key players such as A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, Alyssa Thomas, and Kelsey Mitchell are set to define the next phase, with coaches Cheryl Reeve and Becky Hammon seeking to cement their legacies. Notably, the Minnesota Lynx swept their first-round opponent and are the top seed, while the Phoenix Mercury recently upset the reigning champion New York Liberty. Ticket demand is strong for the Lynx vs. Mercury series, underscoring the high stakes and excitement surrounding the semifinals.